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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 2011 RDS Survey SummaryThis report outlines the practice of psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner based on the results of a 2011 national study of psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners. The results of this study were used in the updating of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner test content outline. Role delineation studies are conducted approximately every three years.

Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(across the lifespan)

Credential Awarded: PMHNP-BC

(Formerly known as Family Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
The ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification examination is a competency based examination that provides a valid and reliable assessment of the entry-level clinical knowledge and skills of nurse practitioners. This certification aligns with the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education. Once you complete eligibility requirements to take the certification examination and successfully pass the exam, you are awarded the credential: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC). This credential is valid for 5 years. You can continue to use this credential by maintaining your license to practice and meeting the renewal requirements in place at the time of your certification renewal. The National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification accredits this ANCC certification.

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Online renewal is simpler when you store professional development activities in your ANCC account immediately upon completion. At renewal, you can transfer stored information to the renewal application, saving time. Note: To renew online, you must store professional development activities before starting the online renewal application.

After each activity, gather proof of professional development.

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From account summary, top right column, under Professional Development find links to enter continuing education (contact hours), academic credits, presentations, publications/research, preceptorship and professional service.

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